User:Lilramses/Bloodshed (rap artist)

Derek Michael Armstead (July 31, 1975 – March 2, 1997) aka "Blood Debiasi" or "Bloodshed" was a young rap artist from Harlem. He is cousin to rapper Cameron Giles aka "Cam'ron", known then as Killa Cam. The two of them, along with rappers Big L, Ma$e(Murda Ma$e), and McGruff, collectively formed a group called Children of the Corn or COC. The group recorded many tracks and freestyles in the underground scene. However, Bloodshed died in a car accident on March 2, 1997, and the group disbanded. Before his involvement with COC, Bloodshed and Cam'ron recorded tracks together under the name "Caged Fury". Bloodshed had one solo song which was called "Paint The Town Red". The chorus samples Kool G Rap and displays some of Bloodshed's amazing lyrical and punchline ability. Cam'ron mentions his lost cousin in songs such as Doing It Again (SDE), Love My Life (Killa Season), and Tomorrow (Come Home With Me).